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arthro-

a combining form meaning “joint,” “jointed,” used in the formation of compound words: arthropod.
Also, especially before a vowel, arthr-.


Origin:
< Gk, comb. form of árthron a joint; akin to L artus (see article )
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pref.  Joint: arthropathy.

[Greek, from arthron, joint; see ar- in Indo-European roots.]
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arthro- or arthr-
pref.
Joint: arthropathy.

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